Fifty Shades Freed will be released in theatres on February 9, and Tourism Vancouver is celebrating the film’s Vancouver presence with a sizzling sweepstakes that’s sure to spice up your Love Day.

Part One of our three-day “Fifty Shades of Romance in Vancouver” campaign features 16 playful activities sure to impress your Valentine’s Day date – whether boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, best friend or favourite family member.

Read on for Valentine’s suggestions, then enter to win a grand prize trip for two to Vancouver by clicking here.

A magical Valentine’s Day starts with a stroll around Stanley Park.

1. Stroll hand-in-hand along the Instagram-worthy seawall, starting at the downtown waterfront and circling around Stanley Park, Third Beach and English Bay. Bring your camera – there are plenty of sites to see (and plenty of selfies to snap) en route.

2. Craft a feast at The Dirty Apron, which offers themed cooking classes throughout the year. Chef instructors will walk you through each course step-by-step, after which you’ll prepare and plate each dish à deux. Upon completing a course, everyone gathers around the communal dining table to sample their creations with a glass of wine.

3. Explore the stars together at the HR MacMillan Space Centre’s Star Theater, which takes audiences on daily journeys across the galaxy. On Saturday nights, guests can enter the nearby observatory for a bout of stargazing guided by knowledgeable staff (admission by donation).

4. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride in Stanley Park, cozied up under a warm blanket with your sweetie and a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Celebrating a special occasion (like Valentine’s Day)? Stanley Park Horse-drawn Tours offers an elaborate Cinderella Pumpkin Coach that ensures you two will be the belles of the ball.

5. Fill a picnic basket with goodies and settle on the sand at English Bay. Arrive in time for sunset and you’ll both be treated to a spectacular (and free!) evening show.

8. Snowshoe or walk amongst a forest of fir and spruce lining Blue Grouse Lake at Grouse Mountain. Starting at dusk, the path is illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights that cast a sultry glow over the peak. Afterward, indulge in a chocolate, cheese and broth fondue.

Yuk it up at Vancouver TheatreSports League.

9. The couple who laughs together, stays together – so take in a show at Vancouver TheatreSports League and prepare to bust a gut. The improv troupe stages hilarious Love Day escapades around Valentine’s Day.

10. Just 20 minutes outside Vancouver is the sprawling and scenic University of British Columbia campus, which doubled as Washington State University in Fifty Shades of Grey. Here, you and your SO can browse weird and wonderful artefacts at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum; steal a kiss atop the Greenheart TreeWalk; or take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Nitobe Memorial Garden.

Take your honey on a spin around False Creek in a mini-ferry.

11. Take to the waters of False Creek and tour the city by mini-ferry. The Aquabus and False Creek Ferries make regular loops around the creek, stopping at Granville Island, Olympic Village, Vanier Park and other points of interest along the way.

12. Drive to Squamish and ascend the Sea to Sky Gondola in a cozy gondola. Once up top, share a special moment with your sweetie as you take in the surrounding snow-capped forests and alpine peaks overlooking stunning vistas.

13. Indulge in a couples’ treatment at CHI, the Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel. The luxurious sanctuary offers holistic treatments that include footbaths, tea service and aromatic baths or steams. You and your plus-one will emerge feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and oh-so-romantic.

14. Hike up Quarry Rock in Deep Cove, an easy 45-minute trek amidst lush forest. Once at the summit, you’ll be treated to stunning views of Indian Arm and dramatic mountainscape. Don’t forget to indulge in a post-hike treat at Honey Doughnuts (famously a favourite of Kate Winslet).

16. Pull out your ballgowns and tails for an elegant evening at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Snuggle up to your SO in the opulent Orpheum Theatre while the incredible acoustics amplify the soul-raising sounds of haunting classical music, spiffy showtunes or modern hits.

Tune back tomorrow for more romantic activities, and another opportunity to win!

Enter to win the grand prize, an incredible trip for two to Vancouver, by clicking here. We’ll pick a random winner and notify them by email. Good luck!

Love love love to win this for me and my boyfriend we need a get away alone on Valentine’s Day

Marthy

Monday, 5 Feb 2018 9:19 pm

Count me in !!! 👍🏼❤️

Maria

Monday, 5 Feb 2018 10:06 pm

I would love to win this with my husband so romantic! We have a 2 yr old life is busy & rarely go out just the 2 of us anymore. Perfect date nite out full of fun laughter & lots of love!!!

Caroline Currie

Monday, 5 Feb 2018 11:40 pm

I have lived in Vancouver for over 40 years and have never had a vacation downtown. I think it makes a great vacation. We tend to take the city we live in for granted.I would love to win this package.

Chnur

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 12:36 am

I really need this!

Michelle Lewis

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 12:48 am

How romantic! Great suggestions! Would love to visit Vancouver on Valentine’s Day!

Kelly

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 1:34 am

I have lived in the lower mainland most of my life but have never experienced Vancouver in this way. I almost died twice last year of illnesses but made it through thanks to my doctor. My fiancé and I have been through a lot together. It has taken a huge toll on us. We could use a romantic trip to bring the romance to fruition.

Liliya Zhekov

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 1:54 am

Would be amazing to win and bring my date to Downtown Vancouver on Valentine.

This would be such a great experience for me and my boyfriend. I was always wanting to see Vancouver

Chelsey Chester

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 11:25 am

This would be an amazing trip for me and the boyfriend! We love to travel and we haven’t made it to Vancouver yet!

Shelbie

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 11:31 am

It would be really awesome to get out of this cold weather. -30 and colder almost everyday for a week. Burrr me and my boyfriend need a vacation, definitely.

Talia

Tuesday, 6 Feb 2018 11:33 am

This would be a very nice trip for my man and I to spend some quality time together without our 5 kiddos constantly nagging us lol. Don’t get me wrong we love them to pieces but we need a BREAK lol !!! 😊

I went to Vancouver as a little girl and thought it was an amazing place . I am from the east coast and I remember my parents telling us to put our feet in the water to say we were both in Atlantic and Pacific Ocean . Made us feel like mermaids :)

Katie

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 6:20 am

I would love to win this but if not there were a lot of fun ideas on here

I would give anything. To have my romantic trip with the love of my life .who has been with me during my transplant.

Holly Johnstone

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 11:47 am

My boyfriend and I have been doing long distance since last April. I’m in school and he recently got hired in BC, would be amazing to have a mini vacation with him

Kristine

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 2:30 pm

Would surely love to win this wonderful valentine get away. Being so broke to hardly afford a vacation from being layed off work having all the stress how to make ends meet, this will be a great stress reliever. Thank you.

Kayla S

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 3:29 pm

My boyfriend and I have never had the extra money to really do any kind of large celebration on Valentine’s Day so this would be amazing. Best of luck to all who entered. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

Mary

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 3:56 pm

Favorite place in the western coast. This getaway would be a wonderful treat for me and my sweetheart. Awesome prize, thank you!!

Theresa

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 6:14 pm

My husband used to live in BC and misses it dearly! I love Vancouver too! Every adventure on this list sounds amazing! Would be wonderful for these two parents-to-be!

Julie Stewart

Wednesday, 7 Feb 2018 11:55 pm

Oh my boyfriend and I could really use this. He will be moving to Toronto and we won’t be seeing each other often for the next two years. I’d love to do something special before he moves while I finish my degree!

Stella Panagiotidis

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 7:58 am

OMG!!! Would LOVE to win this!!! ❤❤❤

Andrea clark

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 8:13 am

I would love to win I have 4 children and sometimes it’s hard to keep up on the romantic side of life . I would love to win it would be an excellent way to show my love

Jessica Strong

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 10:20 am

Too bad my only Valentine is my beautiful baby boy, he is 3 haha I hope who ever wins enjoys their trip!

Melissa Garcia

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 10:42 am

I wish I can win

Ernestine Colson

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 12:00 pm

Each time I am with my “Christian” I try new things to keep the romance aflame.Thus, this will be our first trip abroad and I can just imagine “the heat.”

Jesse

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 12:36 pm

This would be awesome

Kendall Dempster

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 2:01 pm

This would be such an amazing trip! My husband and I are from the East coast and would love to visit the West coast. We desperately need a getaway just for the two of us!

Lynda

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 2:46 pm

Always wanted to visit Western Canada. Never been. Married 42 yrs. work together for 28 of them. run an annual charity event for 10 yrs. and never seem to have time to be pampered ourselves. This sounds like a wonderful time.

Jennifer Verner

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 3:09 pm

Have never been and always wanted to see Vancouver !!

Kim Williston

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 3:56 pm

My husband and I could really use this. We may have to go bankrupt.

Terry Baumhour

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 4:40 pm

Oh what a win that would be . Every time we plan a vacation something else comes up .

Sue Henifin

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 5:55 pm

Sounds great!

Tracy Mauro

Thursday, 8 Feb 2018 7:58 pm

Beautiful, I have always wanted to visit Canada…I know that my odds are slim but I am ready for my light in the darkness :) Good luck everyone

I can’t wait to watch Fifty Shades Freed!!! ♥️ Vancouver with my love would be amazing!!

Rebecca Lang

Friday, 9 Feb 2018 5:28 pm

I want to win this

Nicole

Friday, 9 Feb 2018 6:51 pm

Vancouver is a entertaining city full of outdoor activities!

Brooke hayhurst

Friday, 9 Feb 2018 8:30 pm

I would die for a romantic time with my boyfriend. After a five year divorce, and leaving an abusive relationship. I found the man of my dreams who helps me with my kids and has made my life complete. But we NEVER get time with just the two of us, and finances are tight!
This would be something so special for us both.
Fingers crossed, but I never win anything, so congrats to whoever is lucky enough to win this!
Lots of love to everyone!

The “50” was beginning of total change of my life. If someone would tell me 2,5 years ago I will be married in USA /Im coming from Slovakia/, for my own Christian Grey, I should say You are crazy! Here I’m, married, live near Seattle, me and Doug have some much common with books/movies. We already visited places in Seattle where books “taken places” but be on real stage in Vancouver would be something else. Postponed honeymoon we haven’t had till now lol. Thanks for chance!

Kelsey

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 12:32 am

Would love to win

Michelle H

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 5:34 am

Valentines marks our 7 years of dating and we just got engaged and I’ve been driving him crazy to move to Vancouver this sounds like a dream come true almost a fairytale …

Kelly pearson

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 6:06 am

Would love a getaway and what would make this trip even better is to elope well we where out there

This trip would be a dream come true! My boyfriend and I have been together for 5yrs now and were unable to celebrate our 5yr anniversary this past September, a trip to Vancouver would be prayers answered as I have never been able to take in the scenery there as only time I went there was 4 years ago to pick my boyfriend’s children up at the ferries, then straight out and back here to Lethbridge alberta. Also this is the first Valentine’s day weekend we will have alone as my two 10yr olds with be gone with their dad for a week.
#romanticgetaway 😍

Tina

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 7:33 am

Have been married 23 years and no honeymoon would be an awesome trip to win

Dawn

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 7:59 am

Would love to surprise my hard working hubby with a weekend getaway

rachelle baker

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 9:02 am

I just want to thank everyone who has given people, including me a chance to win some of these glorious prizes. It would be absolutely amazing if I won but if i do not thanks for giving me the opportunity to enter. Cheers!

Veronica

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 10:07 am

I think this is a beautiful idea. Being a college kid, I wouldn’t be able to afford to do all of this right now. But I would love to one day take my girlfriend to some/all of those places. We want to explore and see new things together before we start a life and family and don’t find enough time to do all of that. I think it would be a fantastic way to celebrate Valentines Day as well too!

Nikki

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 10:32 am

Would love to win this prize ! Love this. It’s !

Ana

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 10:40 am

I would luv this excitement for us and it will be a good honey moon

Nicole Stacey

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 11:43 am

This prize is every girls dream! Who would want to relive this movie!😍

I’d love to go an this romantic getaway i sounds perfect and I love fifty shades!

Jl

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 12:18 pm

Ohh…honeymooning…xo

Amber mountz

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 12:47 pm

Never had our honeymoon this would be nice!

Meighan Mirowski

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 2:26 pm

I’ve never been on a trip with my fiancée in the almost 8 years we’ve been together! Now we are getting married next year and this would be amazing as a first trip together since we have kids now as well :)

Kayla McLean

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 5:11 pm

This would be an amazing experience !!!

Justyna campbell

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 6:37 pm

Would love to win this, my husband and I have been together for 19 years this may, been married 9 years this April and have not been able to have a honeymoon yet

Gail

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 6:50 pm

Would so love this trip to nearby Vancouver! Hubby and I have been married 36 years now and could really use a spice up! LOL

Dan Carr

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 8:27 pm

Would love to go

Madison

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 8:54 pm

Would love to go on a romantic getaway with my husband as newlyweds. Much needed trip away from the kids!

Taylor Saunders

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 9:38 pm

Thank you for the incredible chance to win! 😍BC

Bev

Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 10:26 pm

Wow!! Would love a romantic getaway with my hubby of almost 32 years! This sounds so amazing…thanks for the chance to win!💘

Jen

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 12:23 am

A night without kids AND enjoy the city?!? YES PLEASE :)

Amanda Herrera

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 1:03 am

Just got married would be an awesome honeymoon! Plus im obsessed with the movie👰

Tina

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 4:13 am

Seeing the sites Snastasia saw 💕

Jody

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 5:33 am

This would be a wonderful trip to win. Always wanted to travel Vancouver, such an amazing beautiful place to go to visit.😊

Julie

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 7:23 am

Would love to celebrate our 15th Anniversary with this absolutely fantastic giveaway. Thank you for the amazing opportunity!🤞❤

Terri

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 8:18 am

Would love to win this for my son and his beautiful wife. They married 1 yr ago but could not afford a honeymoon. My daughter in-law is wonderful because she became a full time mom to 2 Little boys and you would never know they were not her biological children. She and my son so deserve this trip!

My boyfriend and I will celebrate 3 years anniversary this year. Being college students we can’t afford to do much than chick-fil-a date. I wish we would have a memorial celebration this year. Being the big fan of romantic dates, I hope to live the dream once.

Christie

Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 11:27 pm

Entering the 50shades contest
So excited to see this
Feeling naughty 😈😍

Loved to win a getaway ❤️❤️❤️ Too see it with your own eyes is priceless

Jaime

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 6:27 pm

My husband and I just celebrated out 10 year anniversary, we have been through a lot together, and because of such we have never gotten to go on our honeymoon, it would be nice to get away.

Jessica McNulty

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 7:04 pm

Love all of the ideas.

Tanya

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 7:17 pm

I would love to win a Canadian trip. The beauty and scenery and fun excels anything the Caribeen has to offer. I would love to surprise my husband with this trip , he has been my Valentine and been with me through thick and thin with a woman with the most health conditions in the world .Since we’ve been married I’ve had brain aneurysms and heart conditions and cancer and he still makes me laugh and smile and always shows me he loves me every day and never goes to sleep at night without saying I love you and kissing me .He is my Valentine every day and I’d love to show him with this trip that he means the world to me and without him I could have never got through all I’ve gone through ♥️♥️

Terri

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 8:15 pm

Would live to take hubby on a romantic getaway. Need to get out of this snow…..

Kristie Maule

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 8:21 pm

Please pick me Sir/Ma’am.

Patty Liguori

Monday, 12 Feb 2018 9:01 pm

Help us!!!!! We need to run away from home for a few days from out 3 adult children who still live at home😧

Alexandra Broennle

Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018 4:57 am

Would be awesome to finally go on our honeymoon. Been married 7 years as of Valentine’s day. Good luck to all and cheers to the winner

Kristie Maule

Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018 5:15 am

This would be the ultimate getaway. I’ve read the books several times. Own the first two movies. And saw the last movie Friday! Which was absolutely amazing! Will be going to see it again!
This would be a Bucket list scratch off.
Please pick us.

I would absolutely love to win this! My boyfriend and I we’re unable to celebrate our 5yr anniversary this past September and well a mom of two 10yr olds and step dad to my 2 children could most definitely use an amazing trip in celebration of our love for one another!

This would be an amazing Valentine’s Day gift for me and my fiancee! We just had our 3rd baby in December and we could use the trip. I am in love with the 50 shades movies! Good luck to an amazing trip and whomever gets it! :)

Leah Bada

Tuesday, 13 Feb 2018 7:18 pm

I would love ❤️ to Win a trip to Vancouver for the Two of Us . Thank You ! Good Luck to a beautiful trip to who ever Wins ! Happy 😊 Valentine’s Day !

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